Quote: Yes I was. I'm looking to expand my metal tastes while maxing out the potential of my new Beyers.

Well i've got a pair of Beyer DT 770 pro 80ohm phones coming to me this week. Any suggestions for metal with wicked bass? I'm a bass addict. I'll take a down tuned 7 string solo over a thrash/speed sound any day of the week.

Well thanks for all the advice guys! I put up a WTB thread yesterday for AT M50s or Beyer 770s and someone offered me a barely used (5 hrs) mint condition Beyer 770 80ohm for $130 shipped. The Head-fi forums have been a real quality find for me. Got some great advice and a good deal.   A+...

  Quote: Joe Duplantier the lead singer sounds identical live as they do in the studio albums. And yes that half growl/singing is very unique, I appreciate the vocal style because you get the best of both worlds. You can actually understand the lyrics and you have the guttural metal...

Damn decisions, decisions, decisions... I'm torn between the beyers and m50s. So no votes for the Ultrasone hfi580s? I had heard all sorts of rave reviews around these forums on the bass impact. From what I can read here on the forums the M50s don't have as much low end punch as the beyer770s...

Quote: I saw Gojira live in Atlanta a year ago and was totally impressed. Sometimes those uber technical metal bands just simply can't perform live what they record in the studio.  When that happens you get dumbed down solos and shortened sets. Gojira is the real deal, they were flawless...

So I found Beyer Dt 770 Pro 80s for $150 and M50s for $100 on ebay. Are the Beyers worth the $50 bucks? I really budgeted $200 for this purchase but would pocket the extra cash if there is little to no difference. Any advantages comfort wise? I have a big head and those velour pads on the Beyers...

Quote: Well the Denon d2000's are a little out of my reach. I've heard good things about the Audio-Technica ATH M50 how would you say they compare in clarity and bass response to the Ultrasone HFI-580?

  Quote: Agreed. But Fate of Norns is still my favorite. Anybody listening to the new Gojira album, The Way of All Flesh? Absolute poetry.

Bump. No help for a junior Head-hifi'er?

I'm leaning toward the Ultrasone HFI-580's, found them on ebay for $130 with free shipping. Any opinions?

Well I'm not sure if its rude or not to make my first post a "please help me decide" thread.... but I'm gonna do it anyway. Here is my dilemma. I'm looking to spend $200 on a set of full size cans here are my needs and what I've been looking at so far. Please feel free to add any veteran advice...